About Mulato Pepper
Mulato Peppers are type of dried poblano with distinctive dark brown color and unique flavor profile. Rating 2,500-3,000 SHU, they offer mild heat with complex notes of chocolate, licorice, and dried cherries. Mulatos are one of three essential chilis in traditional mole poblano (along with ancho and pasilla). The darker color and more complex flavor distinguish them from ancho peppers. They add depth and sweetness to sauces. The name ‘mulato’ refers to dark brown color.
Flavor profile
Chocolate, licorice, cherry notes
In the kitchen
Mole poblano, complex sauces
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Days to harvest
- 85-95 days
- Plant height
- 24-30 inches
Sources
- Website or article Know The Pepper — Ultimate Pepper Heat Database (opens in a new tab)
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